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NEXT WEEK ON XBOX
New Games for September 28 to October 2:
• Minecraft Dungeons II (GP)
• Gears of War: E-Day Premium Edition
• Ace Combat 8
• The Witcher 3 Remastered
• Gothic II Complete Classic
• Way of the Hunter 2
• End of Abyss
• Keep Driving
news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0...
New Games for September 28 to October 2:
• Minecraft Dungeons II (GP)
• Gears of War: E-Day Premium Edition
• Ace Combat 8
• The Witcher 3 Remastered
• Gothic II Complete Classic
• Way of the Hunter 2
• End of Abyss
• Keep Driving
news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0...
September 25, 2026 at 4:50 PM
NEXT WEEK ON XBOX
New Games for September 28 to October 2:
• Minecraft Dungeons II (GP)
• Gears of War: E-Day Premium Edition
• Ace Combat 8
• The Witcher 3 Remastered
• Gothic II Complete Classic
• Way of the Hunter 2
• End of Abyss
• Keep Driving
news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0...
New Games for September 28 to October 2:
• Minecraft Dungeons II (GP)
• Gears of War: E-Day Premium Edition
• Ace Combat 8
• The Witcher 3 Remastered
• Gothic II Complete Classic
• Way of the Hunter 2
• End of Abyss
• Keep Driving
news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0...
Celebrate 40 Yearsof Castlevania!
The Original NES Classic Now Available for Free on mobile.
Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
iOS apps.apple.com/us/app/castl...
*claim by October 24
The Original NES Classic Now Available for Free on mobile.
Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
iOS apps.apple.com/us/app/castl...
*claim by October 24
September 25, 2026 at 2:22 AM
Celebrate 40 Yearsof Castlevania!
The Original NES Classic Now Available for Free on mobile.
Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
iOS apps.apple.com/us/app/castl...
*claim by October 24
The Original NES Classic Now Available for Free on mobile.
Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
iOS apps.apple.com/us/app/castl...
*claim by October 24
September 25, 2026 at 2:22 AM
UPDATE | Matthew Ball (XBOX CSO) has disputes Tom Warrens article about GTA VI being more skewed more toward PlayStation.
“our internal analysis shows our share of pre-orders to be matching our share of the console market.”
x.com/ballmatthew/...
“our internal analysis shows our share of pre-orders to be matching our share of the console market.”
x.com/ballmatthew/...
September 25, 2026 at 2:21 AM
UPDATE | Matthew Ball (XBOX CSO) has disputes Tom Warrens article about GTA VI being more skewed more toward PlayStation.
“our internal analysis shows our share of pre-orders to be matching our share of the console market.”
x.com/ballmatthew/...
“our internal analysis shows our share of pre-orders to be matching our share of the console market.”
x.com/ballmatthew/...
Xbox Layoffs, Halo To Activision, Destiny's Back (And More) | Jason Schreier
youtube.com/watch?v=OO02...
youtube.com/watch?v=OO02...
September 25, 2026 at 2:20 AM
Xbox Layoffs, Halo To Activision, Destiny's Back (And More) | Jason Schreier
youtube.com/watch?v=OO02...
youtube.com/watch?v=OO02...
LAID OFF from Undead Labs!
Geoffrey Card (deRangutang) spent 13 years as a principal designer at Undead Labs. As the studio split from Xbox, cuts were made to staff in order to remain independent. Recognizing he would receive the maximum severance for his tenure,
youtube.com/watch?v=wvVp...
Geoffrey Card (deRangutang) spent 13 years as a principal designer at Undead Labs. As the studio split from Xbox, cuts were made to staff in order to remain independent. Recognizing he would receive the maximum severance for his tenure,
youtube.com/watch?v=wvVp...
September 25, 2026 at 2:19 AM
LAID OFF from Undead Labs!
Geoffrey Card (deRangutang) spent 13 years as a principal designer at Undead Labs. As the studio split from Xbox, cuts were made to staff in order to remain independent. Recognizing he would receive the maximum severance for his tenure,
youtube.com/watch?v=wvVp...
Geoffrey Card (deRangutang) spent 13 years as a principal designer at Undead Labs. As the studio split from Xbox, cuts were made to staff in order to remain independent. Recognizing he would receive the maximum severance for his tenure,
youtube.com/watch?v=wvVp...
Shannon Loftis (former director of World's Edge), has publicly criticized Asha Sharma
via: Threads
threads.com/@loftisshann...
via: Threads
threads.com/@loftisshann...
September 24, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Shannon Loftis (former director of World's Edge), has publicly criticized Asha Sharma
via: Threads
threads.com/@loftisshann...
via: Threads
threads.com/@loftisshann...
The next Halo game under Halo Studios was years away!
One source told Tom Warren that “the next Halo game under Halo Studios was years away from shipping, so Microsoft pulled the plug instead.”
via: The Verge
theverge.com/tech/999919/...
One source told Tom Warren that “the next Halo game under Halo Studios was years away from shipping, so Microsoft pulled the plug instead.”
via: The Verge
theverge.com/tech/999919/...
September 24, 2026 at 6:17 PM
The next Halo game under Halo Studios was years away!
One source told Tom Warren that “the next Halo game under Halo Studios was years away from shipping, so Microsoft pulled the plug instead.”
via: The Verge
theverge.com/tech/999919/...
One source told Tom Warren that “the next Halo game under Halo Studios was years away from shipping, so Microsoft pulled the plug instead.”
via: The Verge
theverge.com/tech/999919/...
Current id Software employee describes current Xbox management (unrealistic aggressive goals, profit now focus, low employee morale, incompetent Xbox management)
“Even now, months after the initial layoffs, employees still aren't certain what lies ahead.”
Aftermath:
aftermath.site/microsoft-xb...
“Even now, months after the initial layoffs, employees still aren't certain what lies ahead.”
Aftermath:
aftermath.site/microsoft-xb...
September 24, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Current id Software employee describes current Xbox management (unrealistic aggressive goals, profit now focus, low employee morale, incompetent Xbox management)
“Even now, months after the initial layoffs, employees still aren't certain what lies ahead.”
Aftermath:
aftermath.site/microsoft-xb...
“Even now, months after the initial layoffs, employees still aren't certain what lies ahead.”
Aftermath:
aftermath.site/microsoft-xb...
Gears E Day review embargo lifts on the 1st of October.
7 AM PT / 10 AM ET / 2 PM BST / 3 PM CEST
via: Bluesky
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7 AM PT / 10 AM ET / 2 PM BST / 3 PM CEST
via: Bluesky
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September 24, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Gears E Day review embargo lifts on the 1st of October.
7 AM PT / 10 AM ET / 2 PM BST / 3 PM CEST
via: Bluesky
bsky.app/profile/jake...
7 AM PT / 10 AM ET / 2 PM BST / 3 PM CEST
via: Bluesky
bsky.app/profile/jake...
Xbox adds achievement count to game tiles and Xbox Rewards daily streaks are now displayed on your profile and dashboard for Insiders.
Also shows counter showing how many of your friends are playing a game and if your hover over the game you get to see your friends icons .
Also shows counter showing how many of your friends are playing a game and if your hover over the game you get to see your friends icons .
September 24, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Xbox adds achievement count to game tiles and Xbox Rewards daily streaks are now displayed on your profile and dashboard for Insiders.
Also shows counter showing how many of your friends are playing a game and if your hover over the game you get to see your friends icons .
Also shows counter showing how many of your friends are playing a game and if your hover over the game you get to see your friends icons .
This Week's #FreePlayDays Games
• PGA TOUR 2K25
• The Escapists 2
• Young Suns
• The Division 2
news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0...
• PGA TOUR 2K25
• The Escapists 2
• Young Suns
• The Division 2
news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0...
September 24, 2026 at 6:13 PM
This Week's #FreePlayDays Games
• PGA TOUR 2K25
• The Escapists 2
• Young Suns
• The Division 2
news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0...
• PGA TOUR 2K25
• The Escapists 2
• Young Suns
• The Division 2
news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0...
The History Of Vault Boy | Timothy Cain
He started as a UI fix: G.U.R.P.S. Generic Universal Role Playing System had too many skills for tiny icons, Leonard Boyarsky riffed on Monopoly’s Pennybags, T. Ray Isaac drew a hundred cartoons, Steve Jackson Games hated him.
youtube.com/watch?v=Fo_e...
He started as a UI fix: G.U.R.P.S. Generic Universal Role Playing System had too many skills for tiny icons, Leonard Boyarsky riffed on Monopoly’s Pennybags, T. Ray Isaac drew a hundred cartoons, Steve Jackson Games hated him.
youtube.com/watch?v=Fo_e...
September 24, 2026 at 6:13 PM
The History Of Vault Boy | Timothy Cain
He started as a UI fix: G.U.R.P.S. Generic Universal Role Playing System had too many skills for tiny icons, Leonard Boyarsky riffed on Monopoly’s Pennybags, T. Ray Isaac drew a hundred cartoons, Steve Jackson Games hated him.
youtube.com/watch?v=Fo_e...
He started as a UI fix: G.U.R.P.S. Generic Universal Role Playing System had too many skills for tiny icons, Leonard Boyarsky riffed on Monopoly’s Pennybags, T. Ray Isaac drew a hundred cartoons, Steve Jackson Games hated him.
youtube.com/watch?v=Fo_e...
New Age of Empires game has been shelfed due to the layoffs
Adam Isgreen (formerly Studio Creative Director)
“We had some great plans for what's next - and I hope the team that remains can rise to the occasion down the line”
Andrew Martz (Senior Software Engineer)
“our next project was cancelled”
Adam Isgreen (formerly Studio Creative Director)
“We had some great plans for what's next - and I hope the team that remains can rise to the occasion down the line”
Andrew Martz (Senior Software Engineer)
“our next project was cancelled”
September 24, 2026 at 4:23 AM
New Age of Empires game has been shelfed due to the layoffs
Adam Isgreen (formerly Studio Creative Director)
“We had some great plans for what's next - and I hope the team that remains can rise to the occasion down the line”
Andrew Martz (Senior Software Engineer)
“our next project was cancelled”
Adam Isgreen (formerly Studio Creative Director)
“We had some great plans for what's next - and I hope the team that remains can rise to the occasion down the line”
Andrew Martz (Senior Software Engineer)
“our next project was cancelled”
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition | The Viking Sagas | Out Now!
Three brand new formidable civilizations, relive the legend of Harald Hardrada in a sweeping 15 scenario three-campaign epic, and much more!
Available Now on XBOX Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud
Three brand new formidable civilizations, relive the legend of Harald Hardrada in a sweeping 15 scenario three-campaign epic, and much more!
Available Now on XBOX Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud
September 24, 2026 at 4:22 AM
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition | The Viking Sagas | Out Now!
Three brand new formidable civilizations, relive the legend of Harald Hardrada in a sweeping 15 scenario three-campaign epic, and much more!
Available Now on XBOX Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud
Three brand new formidable civilizations, relive the legend of Harald Hardrada in a sweeping 15 scenario three-campaign epic, and much more!
Available Now on XBOX Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will be playable at BGS 2026 prior to release
Activision will attend Latin America's largest gaming convention from October 9 to 12 in partnership with Monster Energy
• 36 gameplay stations
• Content creator activations
• Giveaway distribution
brasilgameshow.com.br
Activision will attend Latin America's largest gaming convention from October 9 to 12 in partnership with Monster Energy
• 36 gameplay stations
• Content creator activations
• Giveaway distribution
brasilgameshow.com.br
September 24, 2026 at 4:21 AM
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will be playable at BGS 2026 prior to release
Activision will attend Latin America's largest gaming convention from October 9 to 12 in partnership with Monster Energy
• 36 gameplay stations
• Content creator activations
• Giveaway distribution
brasilgameshow.com.br
Activision will attend Latin America's largest gaming convention from October 9 to 12 in partnership with Monster Energy
• 36 gameplay stations
• Content creator activations
• Giveaway distribution
brasilgameshow.com.br
Bethesda president Jill Braff promises that Obsidian wont lose its identity
•Maintain their creative identity
•Obsidian management team will remain in charge
•It's mainly a change in the reporting structure
•Bethesda to continue leading Fallout
•Both studios will work together on the new Fallout
•Maintain their creative identity
•Obsidian management team will remain in charge
•It's mainly a change in the reporting structure
•Bethesda to continue leading Fallout
•Both studios will work together on the new Fallout
September 24, 2026 at 4:20 AM
Bethesda president Jill Braff promises that Obsidian wont lose its identity
•Maintain their creative identity
•Obsidian management team will remain in charge
•It's mainly a change in the reporting structure
•Bethesda to continue leading Fallout
•Both studios will work together on the new Fallout
•Maintain their creative identity
•Obsidian management team will remain in charge
•It's mainly a change in the reporting structure
•Bethesda to continue leading Fallout
•Both studios will work together on the new Fallout
Ancient Farm | Console Release
A first-person Egypt farming sim. Plow by hand, water papyrus before it rots, raise oxen, and build temples from nothing.
Coming to Xbox Series X|S, and PS5 on September 24. Available Now on Steam.
Xbox Store:
xbox.com/en-us/games/...
A first-person Egypt farming sim. Plow by hand, water papyrus before it rots, raise oxen, and build temples from nothing.
Coming to Xbox Series X|S, and PS5 on September 24. Available Now on Steam.
Xbox Store:
xbox.com/en-us/games/...
September 24, 2026 at 4:17 AM
Ancient Farm | Console Release
A first-person Egypt farming sim. Plow by hand, water papyrus before it rots, raise oxen, and build temples from nothing.
Coming to Xbox Series X|S, and PS5 on September 24. Available Now on Steam.
Xbox Store:
xbox.com/en-us/games/...
A first-person Egypt farming sim. Plow by hand, water papyrus before it rots, raise oxen, and build temples from nothing.
Coming to Xbox Series X|S, and PS5 on September 24. Available Now on Steam.
Xbox Store:
xbox.com/en-us/games/...
Experience | My Games and Apps
Games that you play via XBOX Cloud Gaming will now be automatically added to the Games section of My games & apps.
Games that you play via XBOX Cloud Gaming will now be automatically added to the Games section of My games & apps.
September 24, 2026 at 4:15 AM
Experience | My Games and Apps
Games that you play via XBOX Cloud Gaming will now be automatically added to the Games section of My games & apps.
Games that you play via XBOX Cloud Gaming will now be automatically added to the Games section of My games & apps.
Graveyard Keeper 2 | Out Now!
A cheeky overview of this 'cosy' life simulator, where you manage a medieval cemetery.
Available now on Xbox O|X|S, PS4/5, Switch 1/2, Epic , GoG, and Steam
A cheeky overview of this 'cosy' life simulator, where you manage a medieval cemetery.
Available now on Xbox O|X|S, PS4/5, Switch 1/2, Epic , GoG, and Steam
September 23, 2026 at 3:59 AM
Graveyard Keeper 2 | Out Now!
A cheeky overview of this 'cosy' life simulator, where you manage a medieval cemetery.
Available now on Xbox O|X|S, PS4/5, Switch 1/2, Epic , GoG, and Steam
A cheeky overview of this 'cosy' life simulator, where you manage a medieval cemetery.
Available now on Xbox O|X|S, PS4/5, Switch 1/2, Epic , GoG, and Steam
For Honour is FREE for a limited time!
via Ubisoft Connect for PC
Claim:
register.ubisoft.com/for-honor/en...
via Ubisoft Connect for PC
Claim:
register.ubisoft.com/for-honor/en...
September 23, 2026 at 3:57 AM
For Honour is FREE for a limited time!
via Ubisoft Connect for PC
Claim:
register.ubisoft.com/for-honor/en...
via Ubisoft Connect for PC
Claim:
register.ubisoft.com/for-honor/en...
September 23, 2026 at 3:56 AM
Xbox Mythic Achievement symbol and sound revealed via a new update to the Xbox PC App
The Xbox Mythic Achievement is expected to be a 100% Gamerscore game completion reward.
The Xbox Mythic Achievement is expected to be a 100% Gamerscore game completion reward.
September 23, 2026 at 3:56 AM
Xbox Mythic Achievement symbol and sound revealed via a new update to the Xbox PC App
The Xbox Mythic Achievement is expected to be a 100% Gamerscore game completion reward.
The Xbox Mythic Achievement is expected to be a 100% Gamerscore game completion reward.
Undead Labs is laying off a “significant number” of employees as part of its Xbox separation and going independent
“Their work remains part of Undead Labs and part of State of Decay 3, regardless of where their careers take them next.”
via: LinkedIn
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“Their work remains part of Undead Labs and part of State of Decay 3, regardless of where their careers take them next.”
via: LinkedIn
lnkd.in/p/g6yxrvaH
September 22, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Undead Labs is laying off a “significant number” of employees as part of its Xbox separation and going independent
“Their work remains part of Undead Labs and part of State of Decay 3, regardless of where their careers take them next.”
via: LinkedIn
lnkd.in/p/g6yxrvaH
“Their work remains part of Undead Labs and part of State of Decay 3, regardless of where their careers take them next.”
via: LinkedIn
lnkd.in/p/g6yxrvaH
Microsoft has patented system that could change to game story in real time
The AI system would analyze your decisions, interactions with NPCs, and how you play to generate a personalized story for each player.
Patent:
image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-pu...
The AI system would analyze your decisions, interactions with NPCs, and how you play to generate a personalized story for each player.
Patent:
image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-pu...
September 22, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Microsoft has patented system that could change to game story in real time
The AI system would analyze your decisions, interactions with NPCs, and how you play to generate a personalized story for each player.
Patent:
image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-pu...
The AI system would analyze your decisions, interactions with NPCs, and how you play to generate a personalized story for each player.
Patent:
image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-pu...